Rutgers University, Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life
Visiting Scholar in Jewish Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Jersey, United States |
Position: | Visiting Scholar |
The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a visiting scholar during the 2016-17 academic year. Candidates may apply for a one-semester fellowship, either spring or fall term, or for a full academic year. The field of expertise within Jewish Studies is open. The deadline for applications is December 7, 2015.
The visiting scholar will receive a stipend of $30,000 per semester, an office at the Bildner Center on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus, as well as access to the University's library system. The scholar may be asked to teach a course in Jewish Studies, depending on the needs of the Department of Jewish Studies. In addition, the scholar will be asked to participate in the Bildner Center's educational programs, which may include giving a public lecture or a faculty seminar, conducting informal meetings with students, or a teachers' workshop.
A Ph.D. is required at the time of the application; academic rank and field of expertise within Jewish Studies are open.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and short descriptions of public lectures and courses that the candicate can offer. Candidates should request two letters of reference to be addressed to Professor Yael Zerubavel, Director of the Bildner Center. All materials must be received by December 7, 2015. Inquiries may be sent via email to csjl@rci.rutgers.edu
Apply onlne at http://apply.interfolio.com/32872.
Contact: |
Professor Yael Zerubavel, Director of Bildner Center csjl@rci.rutgers.edu |
Website: | http://BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/30/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/07/2015 |